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Hawaiian Creamy Coconut Mahi Mahi Skillet · Cooking Culmination

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Hawaiian Creamy Coconut Mahi Mahi Skillet

Name: Hawaiian Creamy Coconut Mahi Mahi Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs mahi mahi fillets, cut into 4 portions; 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup sliced red bell pepper; 1 cup sliced yellow onion; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tbsp yellow curry paste; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp sea salt

Tender pan-seared mahi mahi simmered in a coconut milk and ginger sauce with sweet bell peppers.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

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Ingredients

Servings

680 g mahi mahi filletscut into 4 portions
240 ml unsweetened coconut milk
240 ml sliced red bell pepper
240 ml sliced yellow onion
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp yellow curry paste
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp sea salt

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

fish

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Sear and Poach

Quickly searing protein in oil to develop flavor, followed by simmering gently inside aromatic broth until tender.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat mahi mahi fillets dry and sprinkle evenly on both sides with sea salt.
Step 2: Heat avocado oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat and sear fish for 3 minutes per side until lightly golden.

Step 3: Transfer seared mahi mahi onto a clean plate and set aside.

Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add sliced yellow onion and red bell pepper to skillet, and cook 4 minutes until softened.

Step 5: Stir in grated fresh ginger and yellow curry paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6: Pour in unsweetened coconut milk, stirring continuously to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet.

Step 7: Return mahi mahi fillets to skillet, cover with lid, and gently simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Step 8: Stir in fresh lime juice just before taking off heat and serve warm.

Cooking tips

Searing fish first locks in moisture before finishing gently in coconut broth.
Use full-fat canned coconut milk for rich texture and maximum coconut flavor.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Hawaiian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.